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2008 Ducati 1098S Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Ducati 1098S, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2008 Ducati 1098S

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 08V638000 Reported 7,130 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, 1098 tricolore, 1098r, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. The motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. The recall will begin on december 24, 2008. Owners…

  2. Power train

    NHTSA 08V253000 Reported 3,614 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket can fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. The recall began on june 25, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Ducati 1098S have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,865 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 2 filed that year.

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What owners are reporting

“When motorcycle driven at slow pace or in traffic the heat is unbearable from exhaust making me over heat and almost passed out from this bike causing burns on leg. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling

“The vehicle i'm referring to is a 2008 1098s ducati. While idling, driving or when coming to a stop, the motorcycle will shut off when the clutch is applied. The problem happens randomly and regardles”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling

Compare Ducati 1098S model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati 1098S model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Ducati 1098S21
2008 Ducati 1098S24

Checking a specific 2008 Ducati 1098S

How do I know if my 2008 Ducati 1098S has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Ducati 1098S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ducati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V253000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ducati models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.